Allen's Big-eared Bat vs Gorse tip moth
Idionycteris phyllotis compared with Agonopterix nervosa
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Allen's Big-eared Bat | Gorse tip moth |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Chiroptera (Bats) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Vespertilionidae | Depressariidae |
| Genus | Idionycteris | Agonopterix |
| Species | Idionycteris phyllotis | Agonopterix nervosa |
Evolutionary Relationship
Allen's Big-eared Bat and Gorse tip moth share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Allen's Big-eared Bat
LC — Least ConcernGorse tip moth
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Allen's Big-eared Bat | Gorse tip moth |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Allen's Big-eared Bat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Gorse tip moth
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Allen's Big-eared Bat
The Allen's Big-eared Bat (Idionycteris phyllotis) is a species in the genus Idionycteris. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Gorse tip moth
No description available.
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